Painter

Painter

Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, definer of the Constitution, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston and Point Pleasant. Marshall University's mission, inspired by our Vision and Creed, includes:

• Offer a wide range of high quality, affordable, and accessible undergraduate, graduate, and professional education that prepares students to think, learn, work, and live in an evolving global society.
• Create opportunities and experiences to foster understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of thought and culture.
• Maintain a dynamic intellectual, artistic, and cultural life by promoting and supporting research and creative activities by undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.
• Contribute to the quality of life of the community, region, and beyond through applied research, economic development, health care, and cultural enrichment.
• Cultivate the development of an inclusive, just, and equitable community.

Position Information

Position Title - Painter

Banner Position Number - 001126

E-Class - CN - Class Nonexempt FT .53 or >

Classification Title - Painter

Department - Facilities & Operations Admin - MU5200

Job Description - Painters perform skilled painting work in the preparation, patching, finishing, and maintaining of interior and exterior surfaces (e.g., wood, plaster, drywall, steel, concrete, and brick), on all University building structures, walls, woodwork, furniture, and equipment following recognized procedures and techniques of the painting trade and using paint brushes, rollers, and/or sprayers, sandpaper, sanders, steel wool, wire brushes, and related painting tools. The Painter also practices preventive maintenance of painting tools and equipment, and complies with federal regulations governing environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal and the use of chemical substances and materials common to the painting trade. Certifications: Valid driver's license. High school diploma or GED. General Duties: Performs skilled painting work in the preparation, patching, finishing, and maintaining of all building structures, parking lots, walls, woodwork, furniture, and equipment. Prepares surfaces for painting using sandpaper, power sanders, steel wool, wire brushes, scrappers, paint removers and chemicals, filling nail holes, cracks, or joints with putty, plaster or other fillers. Patches and finishes drywall and other similar surfaces. Applies paints, stains, varnishes, enamel, or lacquer using paint brushes, rollers, and/or sprayers, and related tools common to the painting trade. Proficient with hand tools. Skilled in the application of finishes (staining and spraying of finishes) to achieve high quality results. Covers items with protective cloths, covering floors with cloths or tarpaulins, taping woodwork, facings, and decorative trims in a manner that prevents damage. Restores painting work sites to their original condition at the completion of work by removing scaffolding, painting cloths, tarpaulins, and masking tape used during the project, returning furniture and equipment to their proper location, setting up equipment that had been dismantled, and cleaning any paint splatters from surfaces, furniture or equipment. Moving furniture/items such as desks, tables, chairs, vanities, display cases, hutches, bookshelves as well as other items utilizing furniture mover equipment where necessary in preparation for work and returns items to original location upon completion. Complies with federal regulations by following policies, laws, and regulations governing environmental protection, safety, hazardous waste disposal, and the use of chemical substances and materials common to painting. Ability to read color charts and interpret drawings and sketches. Completes truck and shop inventories as assigned. Maintains an organized work area, which includes cleanliness, safety and security of materials.

Location - MU - Marshall University

Salary Range - $33,381 - $38,389- Salary is commensurate upon education, experience and internal equity

Salary Grade - 3

Salary Type - Salary

Time Type - Full-Time

Qualifications Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description. Required Qualifications

Education - High School Diploma/GED Driver's License

Experience - 1 year experience performing skilled painting work.

Preferred Qualifications

Education - Completion of a vocational, technical, or apprenticeship program in painting, coatings, or building trades.

Experience - Experience performing painting work in a higher education, healthcare, or large institutional facilities environment.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number - MU1159NE

Open Date - 08/03/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled - Yes

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